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Eleanor Oldroyd is ed by Ellen White, Steph Houghton and Vicki Sparks. They react to Sarina Wiegman’s England squad announcement ahead of UEFA Women's Euro 2025. Hear from the England head coach and defender Esme Morgan s the pod LIVE. 01:35 Who’s in and who’s out? 07:20 Sarina Wiegman explains her decisions 11:05 England defender Esme Morgan LIVE 20:50 England’s squad culture 28:55 Lauren James worth taking 30:30 ‘No crisis’ despite notable absentees 32:40 Wendie Renard doesn’t make squad 33:55 Ellen & Steph’s England XIs 35:15 Will Hannah Hampton be under pressure? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1700 Andorra v England Men in World Cup Qualifying, Tue 1945 England Men v Senegal in Friendly.

Hear from inside the England camp as Ivan Toney and Trevoh Chalobah try to impress manager Thomas Tuchel. Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis hosts discussion around the latest squad to face Andorra in a World Cup qualifier and Senegal in a friendly. He is ed by Football Correspondent John Murray and Rob Draper from The Observer. TIMECODES: 00:33 - England's training base in Catalunya 04:00 - Tuchel's England intentions 07:55 - Ivan Toney 16:10 - Trevoh Chalobah 21:20 - Other England defenders 23:35 - Lee Carsley's new contract as Under-21 boss COMMENTARIES: Saturday 7th June - 1700 - Andorra v England in the World Cup qualifiers - BBC Radio 5Live Tuesday 10th June - 2000 - England v Senegal in an international friendly - BBC Radio 5Live

Ellen White and Ben Haines are ed by former England number one Karen Bardsley and react to the news that Fran Kirby has announced her retirement from international football with immediate effect, just days after goalkeeper Mary Earps also retired from international football before England attempt to defend their Euros title. Ellen shares her memories of playing with Fran and Karen reflects on her impact both on and off the pitch. The team also react to the Lionesses failing to reach the semi-finals of the Women's Nations League with a 2-1 defeat by group winners Spain, a game in which substitute Claudia Pina showed her class. They also look ahead to Thursday 5th June when Sarina Wiegman will name her final 23-player squad for the tournament this summer. Who are the players giving her biggest headaches and will she take a gamble on Lauren James? TIMECODES: 1:10 - Fran Kirby announces her international retirement with immediate effect. 3:20 - Ellen White and Karen Bardsley react to Kirby calling time on her international career. 16:30 - Reaction to the Lionesses 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Women’s Nations League. 23:35 - The competition to start at number 9 between Alessia Russo and Aggie Beever-Jones. 25:35 - Post-match reaction from Alessia Russo. 29:25 - Should Sarina Wiegman take Michelle Agyemang to the Euros alongside Russo and Beever-Jones? 31:50 - Post-match reaction from Leah Williamson 34:10 - Look ahead to the England squad announcement for the Euros. 39:50 - Ellen and Karen’s squad announcement stories.

Kelly Cates is ed by Steph Houghton and Adam Crafton on this week's Monday Night Club. The three are ed by French football journalist, Matt Spiro to reflect on PSG's journey towards winning the Champions League. Does Dembele deserve the Ballon d'Or? Have PSG set the precedent for a new football trend? And what next for Inter? Then, Vicki Sparks s the pod from Barcelona ahead of the Lionesses' final Nations League group game against world champions Spain. We hear from Lucy Bronze as well as Sarina Wiegman, and look ahead to next month's European Championship. Next, is Liam Delap edging closer to ing Chelsea? And will he play in the Club World Cup or the U21 Euros? We hear from Lee Carsley on the immediate future of the Ipswich Town striker. And finally, after Oldham Athletic beat Southend United 3-2 at Wembley to book their place back in the EFL, Oldham boss Micky Mellon s the pod. Timecodes: 00:22 PSG's historic European victory 05:10 Should Dembele win the Ballon d'Or? 11:43 PSG's transformation this season 24:18 What next for Inter? 27:36 A lookahead to England v Spain 29:02 Lucy Bronze interview 31:05 Mary Earps' retirement 36:48 Sarina Wiegman interview 43:47 Lee Carsley on Liam Delap 49:06 Micky Mellon s the pod BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Tue 1800 Spain v England women in the Nations League Sat 1700 Andorra v England men in World Cup Qualifying

Steve Crossman chews the fat in Munich with correspondent John Murray and Italian football expert Daniele Verri. This after PSG win the Champions League for the first time by thumping Inter Milan 5-0. 01:20 John’s traditional Munich breakfast 02:30 Daniele leaves the match early! 03:00 PSG get their first European Cup 04:45 Ousmane Dembélé plays important role 12:10 Luis Enrique achieves greatness? 15:45 Can PSG keep this young group together? 21:10 Will the Club World Cup be big for PSG? 24:15 Where did it go wrong for Inter? 30:35 What about Simone Inzaghi’s future? 35:10 Powerful moment with PSG’s tifo 36:35 How did the new format pan out? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Tue 1800 Spain v England in Women’s Nations League, Sat 1700 Andorra v England in men’s World Cup Qualifying.

Steve Crossman is ed by Chris Sutton & correspondent John Murray. Also hear from French football expert & PSG er Julien Laurens. And catch up with Italian football journalist James Horncastle. 00:30 The moment PSG won the Champions League 04:40 Julien Laurens: ‘My eyes are full of tears’ 08:35 The Luis Enrique story 10:25 James Horncastle: ‘This pain cuts deeper’ 16:05 Time for the trophy lift 22:40 Was it the Désiré Doué final? 24:50 Tifo honours Luis Enrique’s late daughter 25:45 Celebrations cut short by pitch invasion 29:40 What’s possible for this young PSG team? 33:15 Is Luis Enrique now among the greats? 34:45 John’s highlights from this season’s UCL BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next week: Tue 1800 Spain v England in Women’s Nations League, Sat 1700 Andorra v England in men’s World Cup Qualifying.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. Ali reflects on his whirlwind trip to Wrocław to see Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League. John is in Munich for the Champions League Final between PSG and Inter Milan. Will John salvage some pride in Clash of the Commentators? And which will be added or removed from the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to [email protected] 00:45 Ali’s whistlestop visit to Wrocław, 07:10 Should English clubs be in the Conference League? 11:20 Ali emulates Alan Green 14:05 John in Munich for Champions League Final 15:10 BIG NEWS 27:00 Champions League Final preview 33:45 Clash of the Commentators 40:47 Great Glossary of Football Commentary BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next weekend: Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.

Conor Mcnamara, Kristof Terreur, Mina Rzouki and Julien Laurens are back with the latest episode of Euro Leagues. The team look ahead to this weekend's Champions League final. Julien s from Munich in his lucky PSG top. They explore where the game will be won and lost. Away from the Europe's centre piece finale, they discuss Erik Ten Hag's return to management at Bayer Leverkusen and the size of the job that Xabi Alonso has on his hands. There are also celebrations for Napoli and Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. Timecodes: 2:08 - Champions League Preview 22:16 - Erik Ten Hag to Bayer Leverkusen 25:37 - Xabi Alonso tough task at Real Madrid 28:26 - Napoli's title win & is Kevin De Bruyne 32:41 - Union Saint-Gilloise win the Belgium Pro League

Steve Crossman presents reaction to Chelsea winning the Conference League. Pat Nevin, Mark Schwarzer & Ali Bruce-Ball Steve as Chelsea complete the European set. Goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo completed a turnaround in Poland after Betis had gone 1-0 up, and gave Enzo Maresca’s side a piece of silverware to add to an impressive Premier League season. Listen to the moment Chelsea lifted the Conference League trophy, and hear from Blues boss Maresca on a historic night for the London club. Timecodes: 00:40 Real Betis succumb to Chelsea 02:00 Cole Palmer’s brilliance 09:30 Moises Caicedo’s season 10:50 Betis medals 14:15 Winners’ medals & trophy lift 22:25 Next steps for Chelsea 26:45 Jadon Sancho & Nicolas Jackson 31:35 Enzo Maresca post-match 33:30 Maresca big picture BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.

Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & Lyle Taylor react to the League One and League Two play-off finals and give out their end-of-season awards. Also hear from AFC Wimbledon director of football Craig Cope on what their promotion means for the club. And Jobi does a full-season special of 72plus 72minus. 01:00 Aaron reveals his Lyle Taylor dream 02:45 Lyle still in contract talks with Colchester 03:10 Play-off finals deliver once again 06:15 Charlton return to the Championship 12:05 Leyton Orient to start a major rebuild? 15:30 Wimbledon 1-0 their way to promotion 26:55 Walsall lose with a whimper? 30:15 72+ Player of the Season 31:35 72+ Manager of the Season 36:05 72+ Team of the Season 38:15 Season finale of 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 Real Betis v Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League Final. Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.

Ellen White and Ben Haines are at St Georges Park and react to the shock announcement that England goalkeeper Mary Earps is retiring from international football. Ellen shares her view on why now but they also reflect on what Mary did for the women’s game and its profile, particularly for goalkeepers. Niamh Charles and Keira Walsh share their memories of playing with Mary and her impact off the pitch. They also look ahead to England’s next Nations League games against Portugal and Spain as the Euros approaches. Ellen and Ben also talk Arsenal winning the Champions League and how Renee Slegers masterminded that huge victory over Barcelona. Plus Jen Beattie has caught up with her former teammate and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie who has announced her retirement from football this week. Rachel won 154 caps for Scotland and led her country out at their first ever World Cup in 2019 and is part of the Scotland camp for their next Nations League fixtures against Austria and the Netherlands. 00:20 Intro 01:36 Mary Earps retires from England 04:10 Earps statement 10:28 Arsenal win the Champions League! 15:50 How did Arsenal do it? 20:35 Niamh Charles 25:00 Keira Walsh 32:30 Rachel Corsie with Jen BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next weekend: Wed 2000 Real Betis v Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League Final Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final

Aston Villa controversially miss out on Champions League & Jack Grealish is left out again. Rick Edwards is ed by Michael Brown and Paul Robinson. Also hear from Unai Emery, as well as Ange Postecoglou and Ruud van Nistelrooy on their futures. And catch the moment Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy. 02:20 Man Utd head off on post-season tour 05:35 How the fight for Europe panned out 06:20 Aston Villa controversially miss out on UCL 11:50 Unai Emery reacts calmly to controversy 15:00 Chelsea beat Forest to Champions League place 20:15 Jack Grealish left out for ‘selection’ reasons 23:10 Newcastle add UCL football to Carabao Cup 26:50 Mo Salah wins fourth PL Golden Boot 29:15 Golden Glove is shared between Sels & Raya 31:08 Amorim apologises as Man Utd finish 15th 33:25 Postecoglou on ‘outstanding’ Spurs season 37:35 Will Leicester keep van Nistelrooy? 39:20 Southampton appoint Will Still BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries next weekend: Wed 2000 Real Betis v Chelsea in the UEFA Conference League Final, Fri 1945 England v Portugal in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, Sat 2000 PSG v Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Final.

Steve Crossman has reaction as Arsenal win their first Women's Champions League title in 18 years. Hear from Izzy Christiansen, Gilly Flaherty and Vicki Sparks, as well as Arsenal boss Renée Slegers. 00:35 Arsenal win Women’s Champions League 08:30 Renée Slegers INTERVIEW 11:30 Leah Williamson back to her best 15:35 Arsenal nail their tactics 17:25 Arsenal get their psychology right 20:35 Arsenal changed their gameplan in training 21:50 Barcelona pick up their runners-up medals 24:15 Arsenal players pick up their medals 26:10 Arsenal lift the Women’s Champions League trophy 31:15 “Barcelona got pastel de nata’d” BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League final day commentaries: Sun 1600 Nottingham Forest v Chelsea on 5 Live, Sun 1600 Liverpool v Crystal Palace on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1600 Wolves v Brentford on Sports Extra 3.

Championship play-off final reaction as Sunderland beat Sheffield United to reach the Premier League. Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are ed by former Huddersfield play-off winner Tommy Smith. Also hear from match-winner Tommy Watson, Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. 02:45 Sunderland’s young guns come up trumps 05:05 Tommy Watson INTERVIEW 10:55 Regis Le Bris INTERVIEW 13:00 Chris Wilder INTERVIEW 14:30 Burrows’ disallowed goal 16:20 What next for Sheff Utd? 20:20 How will Sunderland adapt? 30:20 Milk, anyone? BBC Sounds / 5 Live Premier League final day commentaries: Sun 1600 Nottingham Forest v Chelsea on 5 Live, Sun 1600 Liverpool v Crystal Palace on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1600 Wolves v Brentford on Sports Extra 3.

Chief football correspondent John Murray is ed by The Sunday Times’ Jonathan Northcroft and BBC Sport’s Alex Howell to reflect on Thomas Tuchel’s second England squad in charge. Hear from the England manager himself as he explains the call-up for Saudi-based Ivan Toney as well as the omissions of Phil Foden, Jarrod Bowen and Marcus Rashford. Could some time-off be exactly what Phil Foden needs? Tuchel also discusses the rollercoaster season that has earned Trevoh Chalobah his first senior call-up. Plus, are we seeing a changing of the guard in the England back-line, as no Manchester United or Manchester City players feature in the squad? TIME CODES: 2’55 Thomas Tuchel interview 9’37 Will some time off benefit Phil Foden? 15’06 Should Ivan Toney have been called up? 18’37 Should Dominic Solanke feel hard done-by? 19’31 Trevoh Chalobah’s inspired season 19’53 A change of the guard in England’s back-line? Radio 5 Live/ BBC Sounds Commentaries: Saturday 24th May - 1500 - Scottish Cup Final: Aberdeen v Celtic - Sports Extra 3 Saturday 24th May - 1700 - Women’s Champions League Final: Arsenal v Barcelona - BBC Radio 5live Sunday 25th May - 1600 - Premier League: Nottingham Forest v Chelsea - BBC Radio 5live

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They reflect on two finals in a week as Tottenham win the Europa League and Crystal Palace lift the FA Cup. ‘Herr Chapman’ nearly gets a soaking at Wembley. Ali tells all about the last men’s game at Goodison. Will John’s losing run in Clash of the Commentators come to an end? And which will be added or removed from the Great Glossary of Football Commentary? WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 Emails to [email protected] Timecodes 01:00 Ian’s circuitous route to Bilbao 03:15 Europa League Final reflections 09:35 Crystal Palace win FA Cup at Wembley 11:15 Sean Dyche gives his commentator’s blessing 16:45 ‘Herr Chapman’ nearly gets a soaking 17:35 Ali’s experience of Goodison Park’s last men’s game 22:30 5 Live commentaries this weekend 26:05 Which game is more important for Chelsea? 34:35 John vs Ali in Clash of the Commentators 40:30 Which will end up in the Great Glossary? BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sat 1700 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final Arsenal v Barcelona, Sun 1600 Premier League final day Nottingham Forest v Chelsea, Sun 1600 Liverpool v Crystal Palace on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1600 Wolves v Brentford on Sports Extra 3.

After guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title in his first season Arne Slot reflects on his first 12 months in charge at Anfield. He talks to the BBC’s Sports Editor Dan Roan about what he was expecting when he first took over, replacing Jurgen Klopp, and how he dealt with the uncertainty around Mohammed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contracts. Plus, Slot opens up about how he unwinds, celebrating the title with the players and staff in Ibiza, and convincing Salah to set standards in training.

Steve Crossman is ed by Mina Rzouki, Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague ahead of the end of the season. It’s an exciting final round of fixtures in Italy with Napoli 1 point clear of Inter. Will Antonio Conte stay if Napoli win their second title in three years? How will Inter cope with balancing the Champions League final? Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan drops by to talk Ajax – whose nine point lead with seven games to go was overturned by PSV in one of the most sensational title capitulations ever seen in club football – leaving them without a trophy for the third successive season. They also talk about the emotional farewell – is it the new football fashion? And what’s next for Luka Modric after the midfielder announced his departure from Real Madrid. Plus, could Sampdoria actually end up avoiding relegation? In , there was an amazing escape for Le Havre, who came from behind twice to beat Strasbourg 3-2. And why do newly promoted teams in Europe fare better than in England? TIME CODES: 03:05 – All to play for in Italy 14:46 – Title capitulation for Ajax 26:45 – The emotional goodbye 40:43 – Le Havre’s Great Escape 44:14 – Why do newly promoted teams fair better in Europe than in England? 48:48 – Sampdoria not relegated after all? COMMENTARIES: Saturday 24th May - 1500 - Scottish Cup Final: Aberdeen v Celtic - Sports Extra 3 Saturday 24th May - 1700 - Women’s Champions League Final: Arsenal v Barcelona - BBC Radio 5live Sunday 25th May - 1600 - Premier League: Nottingham Forest v Chelsea - BBC Radio 5live

Mark Chapman hosts reaction to Tottenham Hotspur winning the Europa League by beating Manchester United in Bilbao. He is ed by Senior Football Reporter Ian Dennis and former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who are in the San Mames Stadium. Former Spurs midfielder Michael Brown also provides analysis, along with ESPN Senior Football Writer Mark Ogden and BBC Sport Senior Football Correspondent Sami Mokbel. The podcast includes the trophy lift and also hears reaction from both managers. TIMECODES: 00:43 - Match reaction 09:10 - Ange Postecoglou 13:40 - Mark Ogden 18:00 - Trophy lift 22:10 - Ruben Amorim 24:55 - Sami Mokbel on Postecoglou's future COMMENTARIES: Saturday 24th May - 1500 - Scottish Cup Final: Aberdeen v Celtic - Sports Extra 3 Saturday 24th May - 1700 - Women’s Champions League Final: Arsenal v Barcelona - BBC Radio 5live Sunday 25th May - 1600 - Premier League: Nottingham Forest v Chelsea - BBC Radio 5live

EFL play-off finals preview with Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & new Reading CEO Joe Jacobson. They look ahead to each of the Wembley games in the Championship, League One and League Two. And you can hear from Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens ahead of their showdown with Charlton. Plus, which play-off semi-final moments will feature in 72PLUS 72MINUS? 03:40 Joe lifts the lid on life as Reading CEO 05:05 Play-off finals to kick off a minute late 09:10 Championship – Sheff Utd vs Sunderland 18:20 Can Sheffield United end their play-off hoodoo? 23:15 League One – Charlton vs Leyton Orient 29:20 Richie Wellens on taking players away to Portugal 33:20 League Two – Wimbledon vs Walsall 37:40 72PLUS 72MINUS BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 Europa League Final Tottenham v Man Utd, Sat 1700 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final Arsenal v Barcelona, Sun 1600 Premier League final day Nottingham Forest v Chelsea.